Situated on the narrow Cape Peninsula, Klein Constantia’s vineyards are prone to moist conditions near harvest time which encourage Botrytis cinerea. The 1998 vintage was certainly no exception. Very selective picking was necessary with the Botrytis-infected Sauvignon Blanc grapes being left on the vines for careful harvesting in late March.

Golden Colour. Apricots, sweet / sour balance with subdued botrytis. Opulent, tropical mango fruit with a hint of marmalade.

We recommend the wine for drinking now, but believe it will improve with another 6 – 8 years in the bottle.